Apple Power Mac G4 Cube user manual

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K Power Mac G4 Cube
Power Button Gasket
Replacement Instructions
Be sure to follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void
your warranty.
Replacing your power button gasket requires five basic steps:
• Turn off the computer.
• Remove the computer core from the enclosure.
• Remove the installed gasket.
• Install the replacement gasket.
• Replace the computer core in the enclosure.
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Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure Warning: Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components. 1 Place your computer on a clean, flat surface. 2 Shut down your computer by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down. Then wait five minutes for the computer’s internal components to cool down. 3 Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord. Note: If you have never plugged in your computer, connect the computer’s power

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6 Turn the computer upside down, and push down on the latch to release it. Allow the latch to extend completely. Extended Latch Latch 7 Gently pull the core from the computer enclosure and place the core on a soft cloth. Core Enclosure Power Mac G4 Cube Power Button Gasket - 3

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Removing the Power Button Gasket The power button gasket is a small, flexible, gray ring. Place your hand in the computer enclosure and lift out the installed gasket. Gasket Enclosure Installing the New Power Button Gasket 1 Insert the new power button gasket into the recessed area that encircles the power button. 2 Press the gasket into place to ensure that it is secure. 3 Install the computer core back into the enclosure as described in the next section. 4 - Power Mac G4 Cube Power

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Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 1 Holding the core by the latch, insert the core into the enclosure. Note: The core fits into the enclosure only one way. Position the core so the ports are toward the back of the enclosure. Core Enclosure 2 With a flat hand, press down on the latch until it locks into place. Firmly press the core to ensure it is fully secured within the enclosure. Important: Do not lift or carry your computer by the core latch. The enclosure could fall o

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3 Turn your computer upright and reconnect all cables. 4 Restart your computer. Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The A